I've been searching for a great comfortable shoe for the right price and finally landed on Altra. Love these! This shoe is extremely comfortable and light. I went jogging in them yesterday and they worked perfectly out of the box. They have great cushion and support. No insert necessary. I love the fact that they are a bit squared off at the top of the shoe, which is perfect for my feet. My toes have plenty of room. Never understood why other shoes are more pointy. What I also love about them is the grip of the soles. They can also be used to hike rocky areas, which I do often. A friend of mine used these to walk across Spain and raved about them. I am so happy I listened to him!